Nine local musicians to see at Chicago summer festivals

Kid Color at Lollapalooza

Though it will be outdoors and daylight, there is no doubt that Kid Color will get fans and out-of-towners moving with his penchant for obscure disco hits. One of the most unusual DJs in town, Kid Color's musical selections will turn heads and shake rumps. Aug. 5, Grant Park; $95 (single-day ticket) lollapalooza.com

Though it will be outdoors and daylight, there is no doubt that Kid Color will get fans and out-of-towners moving with his penchant for obscure disco hits. One of the most unusual DJs in town, Kid Color's musical selections will turn heads and shake rumps. Aug. 5, Grant Park; $95 (single-day ticket) lollapalooza.com

There is a reason that JC Brooks & Co. are favorite hires for street fairs, festivals and weddings: Their modern take on the classic soul revue connects with all ages, races and stratas of music fan. The group is also playing a handful of other events, including that little shindig in the park, Lollapalooza. June 21 at Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, Randolph Drive and Michigan Avenue. Free; chicagogospelmusicfestival.us

There is a reason that JC Brooks & Co. are favorite hires for street fairs, festivals and weddings: Their modern take on the classic soul revue connects with all ages, races and stratas of music fan. The group is also playing a handful of other events, including that little shindig in the park, Lollapalooza. June 21 at Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, Randolph Drive and Michigan Avenue. Free; chicagogospelmusicfestival.us